Saudi Esports Federation, a State Owned entity headquartered in Saudi Arabia, was founded in 2017 and operates with approximately 130 employees. The organization reported $9.6M in revenue as of 2023. Its main product centers on Athletics and multi-discipline sports. The federation functions as the regulating body responsible for nurturing elite gaming athletes and developing the gaming community and industry within Saudi Arabia.

Revenue

Founded

2017

Headcount

126

Headquarters

Saudi Arabia

Primary Segment

Athletics and multi-discipline sports

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) on March 17, 2026, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Basketball Federation (SBF) to establish a cooperation framework for electronic basketball. Signed by SEF CEO Rawan Al-Butairi and SBF CEO Hisham bin Abdullah Qasim, this partnership aims to develop Saudi talent for international esports competitions. Previously, on February 23, the SEF partnered with ROC Esports and Team Stallion through MoUs to advance the Kingdom's goal of becoming a global esports hub. These agreements focus on joint training initiatives to prepare national esports talent and support career pathways, forming part of a strategy to build a sustainable, talent-driven esports ecosystem, following an initial announcement on February 18. Earlier, on February 2, the SEF announced a strategic partnership with Yalla Group Limited, appointing Yalla as the Official Event Partner of Saudi eLeague 2026. This collaboration seeks to drive the development of the Women's Saudi eLeague, encourage greater female participation in esports, and support inclusive talent development within Saudi Arabia's national esports ecosystem, building on an initial announcement made on February 1.

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